School Essay On Save Environment

Every year people all over celebrate World Environment Day, with plans in mind to save earth and the environment. But sometimes we need to ask ourselves “will we really execute our plans?” The existence of nature is the proof of our own existence and everybody appreciates the existence of water, forest, animals, songbird, flora, and fauna, but unfortunately, these can be misused and end up being harmed. The environment is polluted by various things such as radioactive elements, plastics, sewage, domestic waste and industrial pollution.

Nobody is a perfect environmentalist, however, together we can take some honest steps to reduce the number of resources consumed and waste that is generated.

Take a look below at some ideas and tips on how we can do this. Let’s protect the planet and go green to save our environment!

You can reduce the water wastage by:-

Reducing your bathing time

Install a low-flow showerhead

Turn off the water in the sink while shaving or brushing your teeth

Submerge a full water bottle in the toilet tank to shift or move water and make it a low flow model to save water with each flush

Fix leaking pipes

Recycle water in your home

Where possible, try not to use water as a cleaning solution. Baking Soda and Vinegar can work just as well as other cleaning products.

Install aeration nozzles on all taps

Water conservation is very necessary as a lot of energy is required to pump water from the river into your home.

Unplug chargers, turn off lights and appliances not in use like computers, laptops, and phones when you leave for the day.

Avoid using disposable cup or coffee mug at work in order to save space in the landfill and energy. You can bring your own ceramic cup or coffee mug to work.

When you make purchases, try to opt for the brands that use recyclable packaging.

Bring your meal in a reusable container and don’t buy an additional plastic container for it. Don’t generate waste with a plastic fork and plastic takeout container. Use a reusable container if bringing in lunch from home.

Start a recycling program in your home, office or community.

Start paying your bills online and ask companies to stop paper bills from being sent to you. Print and copy on both sides of the paper. It helps to save paper and trees.

Use reusable grocery bags rather than plastic bags

Get your IT equipment like computers, laptop, printer, and phones recycled or decomposed in order to reduce related air pollution and water pollution. It can take a million years to decompose. Contact a company offers IT equipment recycling or disposal services in your area.

Use a more eco-friendly disposable or cloth in place of nappy of the child as it adds million tons of waste in landfills each year.

Recycle newspaper, bows and gift bags by reusing them. You can also create something unique by using old newspaper, maps, and cloth.

Instead of purchasing a plastic water bottle, buy an appropriate reusable container. A plastic bottle takes thousands of years to decompose and because it’s not recycled or biodegradable.

Plant a tree to reduce air pollution as shady landscape enhances the value of your property and reduce the energy consumption

Put the cruise control button on your car to work as you can get better mileage. With increasing gasoline prices, this is a boon for your budget and the environment too.

You can save about 10% of your energy use by adjusting your thermostat 1% cooler in winter and 1% higher in summer.

Try to get your phone recycled as it introduces very harmful and toxic substances into the environment and go into landfills.

Maintain your vehicle by regularly checking the air filter and giving it a clean. This will help your car more efficiently. It’s also important to inflate your tyres to a specific pressure as it reduces tyre-wear and helps the fuel economy.

Katie Baker writes on behalf of Eco Green IT Recycling, a company which provides electronic waste recycling solutions. Apart from writing, she likes to explore the world with her camera.

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Recycle, recycle, recycle. Some cities already require people to sort their trash into paper, metals, glass, and organic waste. Even if your city doesn't, you can launch a growing trend. Set up four separate waste baskets, and make sure the contents end up in the appropriate recycle bins.

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Avoid rinsing before using the dishwasher. If you skip rinsing your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, you can save gallons of water. You can also save time -The time it takes for the water to heat up, and the energy it consumes.

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Use cold water for the washer, and only wash clothes when you have a full load. Instead of using hot water all the time, use cold water. In fact, use cold water at any available opportunity. It saves a ton of energy.

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Air dry your dishes. Stop the dishwasher before the dryer cycle commences. Leave the door slightly ajar (or more open if you have the space) and let the dishes air-dry. The drying cycle of the dishwasher consumes a lot of energy.

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Avoid Creating Trash. Avoid disposable products, such as plates, cups, napkins and cutlery. Use reusable towels and dishwashing cloths in place of paper towels and disposable dish sponges.

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Update your refrigerator. Fridges are the most energy intensive appliance in a house. This means that a poorly maintained and energy inefficient fridge is costing you money, let alone adding its burden to the atmosphere. Recent fridges use 40% less energy than fridges of 10 years ago. If you do decide to upgrade the fridge, make sure that you buy for its excellent energy rating, longevity and durability and that you have the old fridge recycled.